The snow that blanketed the area overnight is already having an effect.

Less than an inch of snow fell at New Castle County Airport and in Newark, 0.08 inches in both location according to National Weather Service Meteorologist Valerie Meola. Totals for other areas of the state were not available at 7 a.m.

The speed limit on Interstate 495 has been temporarily reduced to 55 mph from 65 mph, according to the Delaware Department of Transportation. DelDOT was not reporting any major accidents or traffic advisories across the state at 7 a.m.

The following schools/districts have delayed the start of the day:

Caesar Rodney School District (two hours)

Capital School District (two hours)

Lake Forest School District (two hours)

Polytech School District (two hours)

Smyrna (two hours)

Seaford (one hour)

Academy of Dover Charter School (two hours)

Campus Community Charter School: (two hours)

First State Military Academy: (two hours)

Positive Outcomes Charter School: (two hours)

Providence Creek Academy Charter School: (two hours)

The National Weather Service predicted it will be cloudy through mid-morning with a gradual clearing.

Highs are expected near 38 and wind gusts could reach 24 mph. There's a 20 percent chance of precipitation throughout the day. The lows tonight are expected to be around 19.

Snow fell over Delaware Wednesday night, blanketing parts of the state in white.(Photo: NWS)

Wilmington’s Office of Emergency Management and the Salvation Army have extended a Code Purple warning through the end of the week based on the NWS forecast of below-freezing temperatures and the possibility of snow. Homeless residents may seek shelter at the Salvation Army at 400 North Orange Street.

Contact Adam Duvernay at aduvernay@delawareonline.com or (302) 319-1855 or @duvINdelaware.